Please don't stop! You have so much more to look forward to. Life in the "real" world ain't all it's cracked up to be. Jobs, house, bills, expensive gas, detergent, showers everyday, car pollution, etc. I'm sure what ever you have decided will be the right choice! Been great following you along.

Its been a pleasure to join you two on your hike. Just sorry I’m sitting at my computer and not on the trail with you all... my daughter and I have been doing our best following you both.. And wish you the best..
We will be here reading and enjoying your pictures until the end.. Again good luck.
Robbin and Amanda Strawser

Well, it has sure been a long time since we last spoke! My younger stepbrother and I have been studying up on our astronomy, we can identify a lot of constellations! We all hope that your hike will be a pleasant one, and for one of my articles, I hope that you do not mind me mentioning you two! I might even send it to you if I receive an E-mail or Address. Good luck and good hiking!

"Hey! Park! Why do you hikers never smile?" Park looks at friend in astonishment, "Well," he replied, "We do, when we see people like you trying to hike!" --actual conversation when Park was asked by a schoolmate about his newspaper articles.

--Agarwaen, Josh, Dogwood--

Inspirational talking 2 both of U!!! I hope the ascent was easy. Did U stay at West Mtn Shetler and then do Perkins the next day or shortcut and make it 2 Bear Mtn Inn by night fall?
Maybe my leg will recover enough for me 2 try what your doing!! I sure Hope!!!
(I C you're an Astro guy! I hope you've listened to Feynman's Curved Space, Gravitation, and Special Relativity Lectures!! Epiphanies!!!)
Stay Dry and Smiley!
Pete

Hi Josh and Amanda...
Your mom has told us all about your trip!!! What an Adventure!!?!!! You both have had an experience you will never forget. We are so proud of you back here in Bear Grass!!!! Come home safe!!!!

Your old sixth grade teacher,
Mrs. Coltrain

Hi Josh & Amanda,
The fifth graders are finished with end-of-grade tests and we are back on your trail...so to speak. We have loved every entry you have written (although I have had to edit a few...haha!)Your mom keeps us up to date if we get a few days behind. We are glad you enjoyed the goodies we sent with your mom and dad. I'm sure the kids will watch your progress over the summer. Stay safe and keep the faith...not much further to go!!! If you have made it this far, the rest will be "downhill"....
Here's wishing you lots of sunny days & warm wewather!
Mrs. CLifton's fifth Grade

HI,JOSH & AMANDA
JOSH I DID NOT KNOW UNTIL TODAY THAT YA'LL WERE HIKING.
SAW YOU MOTHER TODAY, SHE STOPPED BY BECKY'S TO DROP OFF A BABY GIFT BECKY AND HER HUSBAND JOEY ARE EXPECTING A BABY BOY ANYTIME NOW. I HOPE YOU HAVE A SAFE JOURNEY I BET YOU HAVE SEEM SOME AMAZING SIGHTS.
A NEIGHBOR BACK HOME
PHYLLIS

It's a joy to follow your both on your journey. Thank you. Thanks also to the "pitt crew" for taking on the task of updating this web site. I am grateful to them. And I'm grateful to you both for continuing to write, no matter what.